Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 2B/OF William Ruth (Ithaca)
August 25, 2020
William Ruth
Class of 2021 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: IthacaState: NY
- Summer Team: Baseball U NY
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
77
Max FB
(07/06/20)
74 - 76
FB
(07/06/20)
61 - 62
CB
(07/06/20)
Position
7.12
60-yard
(07/06/20)
81
INF Velo
(07/06/20)
75
OF Velo
(09/22/19)
88
Exit Velo
(07/06/20)
4.15
H-1st
(08/07/19)
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
72.9 - 75.8
Velo Range
(07/06/20)
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
2058
Spin Rate (max)
(07/06/20)
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/06/20)
IVB (max)
(07/06/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/06/20)
HM (max)
(07/06/20)
HM (avg)
(07/06/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/06/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/06/20)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
76.6
Velo Range
72.9 - 75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73
Spin Rate (max)
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
1923
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.9
Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
60.7 - 61.9
Velo Range
(07/06/20)
59.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
1847
Spin Rate (max)
(07/06/20)
1805
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/06/20)
IVB (max)
(07/06/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/06/20)
HM (max)
(07/06/20)
HM (avg)
(07/06/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/06/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/06/20)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
61.9
Velo Range
60.7 - 61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
59.6
Spin Rate (max)
1847
Spin Rate (avg)
1805
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
70.6 - 72.4
Velo Range
(07/06/20)
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
1879
Spin Rate (max)
(07/06/20)
1765
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/06/20)
IVB (max)
(07/06/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/06/20)
HM (max)
(07/06/20)
HM (avg)
(07/06/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/06/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/06/20)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.4
Velo Range
70.6 - 72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.9
Spin Rate (max)
1879
Spin Rate (avg)
1765
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
256
Distance (avg)
(07/06/20)
334
Distance (max)
(07/06/20)
Sweet Spot %
(07/06/20)
Line Drive %
(07/06/20)
Fly Ball %
(07/06/20)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.8
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
334
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/06/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/06/20)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
23
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
69.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(07/06/20)
Rise+
(07/06/20)
Sink+
(07/06/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(07/06/20)
Sweep+
(07/06/20)
Videos
(7/6/20)
Player News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 2B/OF William Ruth (Ithaca) - Aug 25, 2020
- Spring Video Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 17, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top INF Velocities - Mar 10, 2020
- Top Prospect Games: Session III Stat Release & Quick Hits - Sep 26, 2019
- Campus Series - Ithaca: Full Statistical Release - Aug 11, 2019
- On Deck Preview: Central NY All-Star Game (Middle Infielders) - Sep 29, 2018
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 1) | NY | 08/25 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2) | NY | 08/25 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 NY Unsigned Senior Night | NY | 09/18 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 NY Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 1) | NY | 09/19 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 NY Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 2) | NY | 09/19 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 NY Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 4) | NY | 09/20 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020-NY Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 3) | NY | 09/20 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 Downstate JUCO Sophomore Day | NY | 10/18 | Dutchess Stadium |
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean athletic frame with square shoulders and strong legs.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Simple square stance with bat on his shoulder; Quiet load with small leg kick Flat barrel through the zone with solid contact through the ball.
Power: 83 MPH raw exit velocity. Strong gap to gap power.
Defense: pop times. INF: Choppy approach to the ball; Smooth movement through the ball with soft hands.
Arm: Short, quick, compact arm action. INF - 78 MPH.
Offensively, the right handed hitter displayed a quick direct path to the baseball. Fast twitch hitting actions. Ruth had an impressive round of batting practice at the Fall Top Prospect games. Defensively, Ruth displayed his athletic ability showcasing as an OF and INF at the Fall Top Prospect games. As an outfielder, Ruth has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Gets rid of the ball quickly. As an infielder, Ruth gets to a good fielding position before attacking the baseball. Ruth’s active footwork allows him to play all over the field. Ruth increased his positional velocity from 75 to 79 MPH in the defensive workout. The 2021 graduate is a must follow.
A lean 5-foot-9, 140 pounds. Offensively- the right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Works off a slight leg lift for timing and balanced. Short compact swing. Stays balanced throughout the swing. Exit velocity was 81 MPH. Defensively- the infielder displayed active footwork. Takes his time to gather himself before throwing the baseball. The top throwing velocity as 75 MPH.
A lean 5-foot-8, 135 pounds. Ran a 8.05 60 yard dash. Offensively- Tall stance with hands close to the body. Simple load before attacking the baseball. A flat barrel in the hitting zone with two hand finish. Balanced throughout the swing. Exit velocity was 76 MPH. Defensively- Active footwork fields the ball slightly off center. Average transfer to a quick release from a ¾ arm slot. Throws across the diamond peaked at 66 MPH